October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so many manufacturers are donating money to breast cancer-related organizations and putting pretty, pink products on the shelves. So, with one purchase, you can grab a great product and support breast cancer causes. That’s smart shopping!
Smile!
Supersmile will donate 20 percent of pink 45° Angled Toothbrush sales during the month of October to the SHARE Breast Cancer Charity. The 45? Angled Toothbrush combines sleek design with function and utility and is the only toothbrush that is designed to stand upright, which is essential for hygienic drying. $9, supersmilestore.com.
Replensish your skin
During the month of October, G.M. Collin skincare donates $2 to Pink Ribbons Inc. for each container of Daily Ceramide Comfort Capsules sold. The Daily Ceramide Comfort system is a replenishing and nourishing skin care supplement in practical, single-dose capsules that protects the skin against environmental elements and reduces skin stress and irritation while improving hydration. $95, select online retailers.
Try a box of products
Try Decléor Aromatherapy Coffrets during October and 10 percent of the net proceeds will go to Cancer and Careers, a program of CEW Foundation. Each of the five exclusive Aromatherapy Coffrets includes a protecting treatment day serum and repairing night balm, uniquely paired and perfectly curated for a specific skin type: Normal, Sensitive, Dry, Combination/Oily and Mature. $84, DecleorUSA.com.
Try pink
UniqueVintage.com is donating 20 percent of the proceeds from its “pink” collection of items to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Check out the Unique Vintage Breast Cancer Awareness Lookbook and pick out something that will make you happy and help others! Prices vary, unique-vintage.com/news/breast-cancer-awareness-shop.html.
Power up
She’s pink, pretty and full of power. Andra’s the ultimate in USB charging devices. Just plug in Andra’s cord to your USB device, plug Andra into the wall, and the charging begins. It’s that simple. Andra knows when your device has reached its charging capacity, and she goes into stand-by mode. Andra is adorable, too. With her pink body, moveable arms, flexible antennae, a soft matte finish, her own stand and cable and measuring 2½ inches tall, she’s the perfect desk or travel companion. Buy in October and $5 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $19.99, plus shipping when using the code PINKPWR, powerbygen.com.
Glam it up with a scarf
Designed by a woman who had cancer, this unique scarf has a built in adjustable headband that snaps and stays on. Made of 100 percent cotton, these scarves come in an array of colors and prints. Get four different looks from one scarf ~ no tying needed! In October, 5 percent of Internet sales will go to the American Breast Cancer Society. $24, abonitascarf.com.
Fight cancer with art
Radiant Art Studios has joined in the fight against breast cancer by designing a unique collection of items imprinted with an X-ray of a pink crab adorned with a pink ribbon on her right claw. Get a laptop sleeve, pendant or glass cutting board. Prices vary, radiantartstudios.com.
Mark a big day and fight cancer
A “Cancerversary” can be an opportunity to celebrate the completion of treatment and the fact that you or a friend is a survivor. Or it can be a way of remembering someone who didn’t make it. Remember a “Cancerversary” with a Calendar Key from Not Just Any Old Day…It’s YOUR Special Day or select something else. A portion of the proceeds go to support Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Foundation and the Tigerlilly Foundation. Prices vary, yourcancerversary.com.